Facing the Bully

I have really been in a strange mood lately.  I don't know whether it is the weather or the time of year.  I don't know if it is because I am so far from my family or the circumstances that have played out in my life that make me feel like I do.  However, I am happy to say, "The Bully has not won!"  God is great.  He is mighty.  He has been showing me that I do not have to be panicked and running around in fear.  It is really quite a liberating experience. 

When you see someone or some thing attacking someone or something you love or care for very deeply, it  can be very fearful.  My usual response would be to run around and ask everyone to pray for such and such.  This time, my Lord, Jesus Christ, told me "Be still and know I am Lord."  This is not normal for me.  I usually find any and everyone to pray.  I call and ask; I do not sit still and do nothing.  However, this time I was led to do absolutely nothing.  Don't talk to anyone, don't call, be still and know that I am Lord and I will take care of you.  It was scary.  I was like, "Lord, don't you want me to call my sisters in the Lord?"  No, nothing.  Just calm assurance that "I will lead you out of this storm as I have led you out of other storms." 

My husband and I both have had bullies in our lives.  It has taken us a long time to learn to stand up to the bully.  We are still  learning.  It is a very liberating experience.  I have never felt as I do now....While I know I can do nothing in and of myself or by myself, I do know that I can do anything with Jesus Christ even face a storm of life alone with only Him or face a bully.  No matter how much I may feel alone, I now know truly - I am not alone nor am I ever alone as He says in His word, "I will never leave you or forsake you." 

If you are facing bullies in your life, I have two books for you aside from the Bible,  "Confronting the Jezebel Spirit, How to Defeat the Spirit of Control and Manipulation" by Steve Sampson and "Boundaries, How to Say No and Take Control of Your Life" by Drs. Townsend and Clark.  The Lord has brought such emotional healing in my life by the advice offered in these two books.  No one is paying me to sell this or say this.  I am offering what I have learned for free.  God lifts and promotes.  He sets up and appoints rulers.  He is in control.  He takes care of His people.